What is electrolysis?

Electrolysis is the method of removing individual hairs from the face or body. A licensed electrologist uses a fine probe, smaller than the diameter of the hair, to apply a gentle electric current into each individual hair follicle to destroy the cells which feed the blood supply to the root of the hair. This destruction is done over time and rarely occurs in a single treatment.

Electrolysis is the only method approved by the FDA for permanent hair removal. It does require multiple sessions to achieve best results. Since no one body is alike, results and length of treatment vary.

How many treatments will I need?

It is impossible to tell how many electrolysis treatments one person will need. The total number of treatments needed will vary area to area, person to person. Many factors in a person’s life will effect hair growth and its cycle (hormonal stimulation, medication, illness, etc.) and it is important to be honest during your consultation to best suit your treatment and a plan to reach your goals. In between treatments stop tweezing, waxing, plucking, threading and doing anything involving pulling the hair at the root. If the hair is bothering you, you may trim, shave or bleach the hair so that it remains intact under the skin’s surface.

Sun exposure & tanning protocols?

It is recommended to limit your sun exposure when undergoing laser hair removal. Allow yourself 2-4 weeks before and after treatments so that you do not risk any type of burn. Stimulated melanin in the skin caused by sun exposure causes an increased risk of burning or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from the laser.

If you know that you cannot avoid staying out of the sun, you must postpone treatments until safe to do so. Post-treatment sun protection with SPF is essential.